Wheelers Hill
Wheelers Hill Property & Rent
Price Trend (2014-2024)
Wheelers Hill Safety
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Includes assault, robbery, sexual offences, threats and intimidation - crimes directly harming personal safety
Includes burglary, vehicle theft, shoplifting, fraud, and property damage - the most common crime type
Includes drug possession, trafficking, manufacturing, and cultivation of illegal substances
Includes disturbing public order, unlawful weapon possession, harassment, and drunk and disorderly conduct
Includes breach of bail conditions, resist arrest, breach of community orders, and contempt of court
Includes environmental crimes, serious traffic violations, public health violations, and other uncategorised offences
Wheelers Hill Community Overview
Population Overview
Main Ethnicities
Transport
Wheelers Hill Schools
Local Schools 2
Nearby Top Schools 6
Glen Waverley Secondary College
Mazenod College
Wesley College
Highvale Secondary College
Brentwood Secondary College
Wellington Secondary College
Suburbs Near WHEELERS HILL
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📍 About Wheelers Hill
WHEELERS HILL is situated in Eastern Melbourne, home to 20,652 residents across a density of 1,981 people per square kilometre according to the ABS 2021 Census.
Property: The local housing market shows strong performance, with Data Vic Q2 2025 reporting a median house price of $1.4M, representing impressive growth of 74% over the past decade. Units have performed even better, reaching a median of $1.0M with 80% growth over the same period.
Education: Families have access to quality schooling options, with VCAA 2025 VCE results showing Wheelers Hill Secondary College performing well among public schools at #154, while the prestigious Caulfield Grammar School ranks #32 among private institutions.
Safety: Residents enjoy exceptional security, with the Crime Statistics Agency reporting a notably low crime rate of 2,978 per 100,000 people as of September 2025. This represents just 0.44 times the Victorian average of 6,810, establishing the area as extremely safe.
Demographics: The suburb features a vibrant multicultural character, with Chinese residents making up 24.80% of the population—approximately 5,121 people—creating a substantial and well-established Chinese community.
Transport: Located approximately 25.2km from the CBD, Wheelers Hill offers reasonable access to the city centre with a 26-minute drive under normal conditions. While there's no direct train station within the suburb, rail services are available in neighbouring areas.